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Asbestos Removal Services in Abbey Gate, Kent
Asbestos removal for properties in Abbey Gate and Kent: asbestos removal with waste paperwork, with written paperwork.
- Old waste on site
- Finds during refurbishment
- Asbestos garages
Asbestos removal for Abbey Gate
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Kent may contain it.
In older properties, we often see:
- Materials found mid-project
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
If you let property near Maidstone East station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Before booking anyone
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether VAT is included
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Asbestos removal near Abbey Gate
Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We will tell you if your job in Abbey Gate falls into that category. We often deal with flue pipes, textured coatings and cement roof sheets, and people normally contact us about broken sheets in gardens and old flues.
In towns and villages like Abbey Gate, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Abbey Gate (ME14, ME16)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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What’s included, and what is not
Worth knowing before you book:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Abbey Gate
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
Your options compared
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Abbey Gate
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Reports and results you can share
See how we quote and our cost guide.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- How many samples are needed
- What the material is and its state
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A rough size or measurement
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Afterwards
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, because the plan may need to change.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
Avoid these
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Abbey Gate, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Abbey Gate properties and asbestos removal
Abbey Gate is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. If your removal job is in Abbey Gate, let us know about access. Abbey Gate is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Sandling Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. If you’re on or near the M20, tell us about parking and loading, as main roads can be restricted. Abbey Gate is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
This part of Kent takes in ME14 and ME16. From Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Abbey Gate sits on or near the M20; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. We also carry out removal jobs in Sandling (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Allington Castle (within half a mile south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Abbey Gate includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Yew Tree pub (under half a mile east)
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Abbey Gate: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Abbey Gate homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Abbey Gate may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Maidstone East station?
Yes. Maidstone East station is about 1.4 miles south of Abbey Gate, and we cover both.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
How we work
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. In winter, the light goes in Abbey Gate by about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site